“It’s an excellent message, and young people should hear it”, Heaton said of veterans’ stories.
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If these activist groups are successful in their misguided mission to strip the nation of any religious imagery, including those used to honor our fallen service members, the consequences could be staggering. Centers for Children and Families has several counselors who speak this unique language.
“He gave himself freely, he gave his life freely”.
“We can never re-pay them but we can thank them so every time you see a veteran and don’t just wait until veterans day but just thank them for their service to our country”, says Gov. Edwards.
“The theme comes from the fact that we need to respect, in particular, these Vietnam veterans – people who have thrown their bodies in front of those who would deny our freedoms”, said Bill Prokopyk, coordinator of the event.
Desert Lawn co-owner Julie Hassett awarded a Community Partner Appreciation plaque to Valley Laundry & Cleaners of Fort Mohave, which steam presses all of Desert Lawn’s burial flags.
“Those who have lost their life okay, and gave the ultimate sacrifice, and those that can not be here today with us to celebrate this day”, said Jerry Bryant, treasurer for the Fountain Valley Veteran’s Memorial Wall.
Parsippany-Troy Hills held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 30.
U. S. Army Veteran Dave Kent said “All we have to do is look up at our flags and know that we are here because some of our friends aren’t”.
“A lot of people are here to honor the loved ones”, he said.
The grave detail found 99 unmarked graves at the cemetery but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits anyone but the veterans’ family from applying for a marker.
“That’s my dad – I really miss him”, Baker said.
Post 147’s membership still includes a five World War II veterans, Blankin said, but most of the older vets served in Korea or Vietnam.
Two more state veterans cemeteries are in the works.
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“I do this to honor my husband”, Parks said. At the James Island post on Folly Road, memorial wreaths were placed for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard; “Taps” was played, gun volleys were fired, and the National Anthem was sung.
